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Start date: Week of August 21, 2023 (orientation week for new employees)

Status: Full Time, Exempt, 10-month Faculty, On-campus

Reports to: Head of Lower School

To Apply:

Using PDF format, please send a resumé and a cover letter describing how you meet the below criteria to opportunities@shoreschool.org.

Job Summary:

The role of Lower School Math Specialist supports the fundamental educational mission of the school by teaching Math in a variety of settings to students in Grades Pre-K through Five.

In living out our Equity and Inclusion Commitment, we encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences to apply, including candidates of color, candidates who are members of the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent candidates, multilingual candidates, and other candidates from historically underrepresented communities. 

Key Objectives: 

• Plans, organizes, and implements math lessons that support students in one-on-one settings as well as in small groups, collaborating closely with Lower School classroom teachers 
• Provides math enrichment to Lower School students in a variety of settings, allowing students that need additional challenge an opportunity to engage with math concepts in a sophisticated way
• Provides one-on-one remediation to Lower School students identified as needing additional support in math 
• Upon the request of a lead teacher or administrator, observes students in their math class, reads anecdotal records and/or testing results, and discusses findings to best support individual student needs 
• Performs a mathematics evaluation of a diagnostic and prescriptive nature upon request of a lead teacher or administrator and provides a post-assessment report to parents, Head of Lower School, and lead teacher
• Plans lessons for students, tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs and keeping in line with the grade-level scope and sequence
• Supports Lower School teachers with relevant resources and materials to supplement or enhance the Math in Focus curriculum in the classroom; supports teachers to maintain continuity of curriculum throughout the Lower School
• Participates in parent meetings when appropriate 
• Develops positive relationships with children and their parents

• Writes narrative reports on students receiving regular one-on-one tutorial sessions and conducts formal parent-teacher conferences two times per year 

• Maintains verbal and written communication with parents using a variety of modes including technology
• Participates in pertinent department, division, and all-employee meetings
• Plans for professional development, keeping abreast of current research and practices in math, child development, and equity, justice, and diversity issues

Skills and Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university

• 3 or more years as a Lower School teacher 
• Experience with a balanced mathematics program, preferably the Math in Focus program 
• Ability to teach mathematics across all Lower School grade levels 
• Deep and broad understanding of mathematical content 
• Ability to effectively listen, respond, and present information to students, parents, school employees, and the general public
• Ability to project a positive and professional image at all times
• Proficient writer
• Exhibits strong organizational skills, demonstrates innovative thinking, and takes initiative
• Has knowledge of current curricular and instructional practice
• Has support of and ability to use technology in support of teaching

Selected Benefits

Workplace:

Shore Country Day School (Boston Metropolitan area) is a Pre-K - Grade 9 independent day school serving students of all social identities. Our commitment to anti-racist and culturally responsive teaching, staff, and administrative practices are the privilege and responsibility of every member of the Shore Community. All employees are supported through mentoring, significant professional development opportunities, and a culture of intentionality for individual belonging and innovation. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Shore Country Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About Shore Country Day School

Shore Country Day School serves 400 children on a beautiful campus located just north of Boston. Founded in 1936, Shore is known for offering the area's best elementary education. The faculty and staff at Shore are proud of the joyful environment that is enjoyed by both children and adults. Shore Country Day School pursues diversity in all aspects of its community. Shore admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, genetic information (including genetic predisposition or carrier status), national and ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or military service in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. Shore seeks and supports diversity in its professional faculty and staff.

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